what is tuberculosis?

Answer 1

it is actually caused by bacterium Clostridium tuberculosis. In the lungs, TB can form small bump like lesions called tubercles. your body has an immune reaction to the bacteria in the lungs forming larger lesions and inflammation. If they rupture ( tubercles) they infect other parts of the lung or the body spreading more bacteria.There is a strain of TB that is becomming resistant to antibiotics is increasing worldwide.

Answer 2

tuberculosis is an infection by the bacteria "mycobaterium tuberculous". most people think that tuberculosis is a lung infection. though it is commonly found as lung infections, tuberculosis infection can happen in any part of your body i.e kidney, spine, joints, bones, muscles.

as the lung infection, pulmunary tuberculosis, it is easily transmitted airborne and thus is spread easily to others. when infected by pulmunary tuberculosis, one will require prolonged antibiotic treatment, lasting for at least 6 months and at times as long as 18 months. a combination of 4 drugs are the standard regime of treatment.

other areas of tuberculosis are rarer and are most commonly seen in patients with an impaired immune system, such as those with AIDS, though not necessarily so.

Answer 3

Tuberculosis, TB for short, is an infectious disease which usually attacks the lungs, but can attack bones, abdomen etc. also. When lungs are affected, cough, night temperature etc. are produced and the sputum shows positive for TB bacterium.

Antibiotic treatment is available and is usually effective. Consult a doctor if in doubt.

Answer 4

It is an infection by a very strong virus of the tubules of the lungs. It has a long period of virulency and is easily communicated to other household members.It can be fatal if left untreated.

Answer 5

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